Dave Parker The house band (host) for the annual ZZ Top party was Susan and David Parker. The blow-out event is held each year and only gets bigger and better. ZZ Top, “That Little Ol’ Band from Texas,” was formed in Houston in 1969. For 51 years, it consisted of vocalist Billy Gibbons, drummer Frank…
Dave Parker The house band (host) for the November Rock & Roll Martini Group was Trish and Henry Moore. It was a Purple Haze evening, with the music for the evening a ‘60s hit parade. Rockers Trish and Henry served up fried chicken and Trish’s famous deviled eggs and beans. Cassie Richardson brought coleslaw, and…
Dave Parker The house band (host) for the October meeting was Cassie and Jim Richardson. It was a “black out” evening to celebrate Ozzy Ozbourne, the “Prince of Darkness.” The singer, songwriter, and media personality co-founded Black Sabbath in 1968. Known for his “shock rock” antics and wailing vocals, Osbourne cultivated a rebellious, satanic persona.…
Dave Parker The house band (host) for the September meeting of the Rock & Roll Martini Group was Carol and Ralph Jankowski. Carol and Ralph chose Heart as the music for the month. Heart is an American band formed in Seattle in 1973. They have sold over 50 million records and have been nominated for…
Dave Parker The house band (hosts) for the August get-together of the Rock & Roll Martini Group were Kari and Al Arco. Kari and Al dressed up as “rockers” who left everyone else behind! The hosts rolled out some fabulous pulled pork sandwiches. An entire separate table was filled with appetizers and desserts that would…
Dave Parker The house band (host) for the July meeting of the Rock & Roll Martini Group was Monica Bishop and Shanan Koschak. It was the first-ever Rock & Roll Martini Group of Robson Ranch “Redneck” pool party. Rockers (members) and guests showed up in their best “redneck” attire. Cowboy boots, ankle monitors, beer belts,…
Dave Parker The house band (host) of the June meeting of the Rock & Roll Martini Group was Connie and Greg Metzler. The theme they picked for the party was none other than one of the greatest of all time, Elvis. Elvis Presley was known as the “King of Rock and Roll” and is regarded…
Nancy Burns The Rock & Roll Martini Group celebrated Rod Stewart’s 80th birthday in May. Mia and John Harnly hosted the celebration with Hot Legs (spicy chicken), Maggie May Martinis, and Rockstar Martinis. The guests added delicious side dishes and desserts. The weather was beautiful as we enjoyed mingling with friends outside and inside, with…
Dave Parker The house band (host) for the April meeting of the Rock & Roll Martini Group was none other than party planners extraordinaire Deb and Larry Nortunen. Deb and Larry planned out a full evening of entertainment, including a special compilation of the musical guests of Saturday Night Live over the past 50 years.…
Dave Parker The house band (host) for the March meeting of the Rock & Roll Martini Group was Nancy and Jimmy Burns. They chose Carole King as the featured artist for the event. Carole King is an American singer and songwriter who has written or co-written more than 400 songs, which have been recorded by…